ABC Work Experience Program

About the ABC Structured Work Experience (SWE) Program

As the national public broadcaster, the ABC has historically provided high quality training for the television, radio, new media and digital services industries. Industry and work experience has been an important component of this training.

In order to continue this service to the community, the ABC has created the Structured Work Experience Program.

The ABC encourages Indigenous people to apply for work experience in all states and territories of Australia. The ABC's Reconciliation Action Plan and Equity and Diversity Plan have a range of strategies aimed at providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and jobseekers. This initiative also reflects the provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987. Work experience is one of the ways that Indigenous people can connect with their local ABC workplace while undertaking on-the-job training in an area of interest to their studies, qualifications and interests.

Eligible Candidates & Insurance

For your application to be considered, please ensure you meet all eligibility requirements and attach your insurance.

ABC Departments that participate in the SWE program

The ABC operates in most Australian States and Territories. However, due to the differing activities undertaken in each state, not all states offer the same work experience opportunities. Please note: placements are limited in some departments.

How to Apply

To be considered for a place in the Work Experience Program, you must submit your application online.

Applications for work experience placements for 2018 are now closed and will re-open in 2019. Please check back here for updates on the work experience program and to access the online application form to see what placements have become available for 2019.